The Rhine Fairies
“The talent and commitment of all involved, combined with a gloriously lush score, brought back all the visceral excitement of opera-going. and was a timely reminder of what a complete artistic occasion it can be, even when not staged” Patrick Reynolds
“overall the cast was superb”
MusicWeb International
Nicholas Jenkins was in charge of this meticulous performance that included fine solo work from all the principals and indeed the excellent chorus. Why I single all this out is because I don’t think I have ever heard such attention to detail and verbal clarity so well expressed from all quarters. Words & Music
Les Fées du Rhin / Die Rheinnixen
Jacques Offenbach
Grand Romantic Opera in Four Acts
UK Première
Revised edition by Jean-Christophe Keck
Libretto: Charles Truinet & Jacques Offenbach
In a new English translation by Neil Jenkins
October 2009
Lewes Town Hall
Floral Hall, Winter Garden, Eastbourne
Cadogan Hall, London SW1
NSO Chorus
Kent Sinfonia
conductor Nicholas Jenkins
Armgard Kate Valentine
Hedwig Anne-Marie Owens
Franz David Curry
Conrad Quentin Hayes
Godfrey Daniel Grice
Queen of the Fairies Birgit Rohowska
Peasant Girl Red Gray
Two Soldiers Andrew Holden, David James
Two Dryads Hilary Andrews, Rachel Rogers
A Spy John Newman
Conrad’s Henchman Chris Holwell